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Six months ago my son Raiden was born (short version of a long story - My wife wouldn't let me name him "Thor" and I wouldn't let her name him "Aiden", so we found a happy compromise!). I wanted him to have something personal and special, to carry with him as he got older, something that would always be his. So I contacted Mr. Ford Hallam and commissioned a set of menuki special for the boy.

 

Raiden: http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w32/ ... C_0398.jpg

 

Raiden Menuki: https://picasaweb.google.com/1029203212 ... unmpLL6zwE

 

Ford's own discussion thread: http://www.followingtheironbrush.org/vi ... 33&p=25881

 

Don't have these yet - they'll be on their way real soon! But I am ecstatic how well they came out, and Raiden and I can't wait to get them!

 

Just thought I'd share. Thanks for looking.

 

Peace.

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I had the privilege of looking at Ford's work again last weekend at a small sword gathering at my house. This was the butterfly/bamboo themed daisho tsuba and f/k commisioned by a fellow collector. All I can say is :shock: :shock: :shock:

These things have to be seen in hand.

Yes..I agree he is getting too good. Have to remind myself of the time before you had your own forum Ford..and were relatively unknown here on the NMB. Why the heck didn't I get an example of your work then! :evil:

Send the ninjas in!

 

Brian

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Thank you all very kindly, Gentlemen :) It always very gratifying to feel so appreciated. 8)

 

Brian, Good to hear our mutual friend is enjoying sharing the koshirae. :D

 

The ninja's were spotted earlier today....not so clever to try and sneak up on me when I've got a bloody big Rhodesian Ridge-back who is my constant shadow. I won't have to feed him for days now. Sneaking around in black pj's in this heat wave was never going to end well :badgrin:

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I got these earlier this week. I would love to post pictures, but pictures do not in any way do these justice. I cannot capture in pixels the grace and power that Ford has imbued in these miniature sculptures.

 

Absolutely gorgeous. I am in awe.

 

Thank you Ford!!

 

...and Raiden says "gu-bah", but that's about all he says right now. I think it means thank you.

 

 

 

peace.

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Hi Ford,

 

Yes very nice menuki set! :D Thank you for taking the time to post some good photos of them for everyone to see them. I'm still surprised your not working for a Daimyo (大名) yet. Wait wrong century for that. :lol:

 

 

 

Yours truly,

David Stiles

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Than you kindly, Gentlemen :) Glad you appreciate the pieces and the exposition of how they were made. Sadly Daimyo are a bit scarce nowadays but I have been fortunate to have been supported by some real princes. 8)

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